Effect of laser acupuncture on pain, range of motion, and function in patellofemoral pain syndrome: a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a knee disorder characterised by pain behind or surrounding the patella that predominantly affects adolescents.

Objectives

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of laser acupuncture (LA) on pain, range of motion (ROM), and function in patients diagnosed with PFPS.

Materials and methods

Sixty participants, predominantly young women aged 18-25 years, were randomly distributed into two equal groups: Group A (LA group), which received laser acupuncture (LA) applied to six knee acupoints at 4 J for 80 s/point, in conjunction with an exercise programme; and Group B (Sham LA group), which received LA with the device deactivated, along with an exercise programme including stretching and strengthening exercises. Both groups u

SUBMITTER: Allam NM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12303989 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature